FREO GROUP LIMITED - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- General Manager - North West / NT
Darren has an abundance of real-world experience dealing with ‘blue-chip' clients across the mining and resources sector. Having been with the company since 2011, Darren has recently returned to the North West after stint running the group's South West division.
Deshanie Lawson QA & Business Improvement Manager Deshanie joined the Freo Group team in 2012. She is an experienced professional in the development and improvement of Integrated Management Systems with in-depth knowledge of contemporary quality and risk principles and lead auditing skills. As an energetic team player, Deshanie works with teams to drive strategic change and improvements across all facets of the organisation. She holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Business Administration from Curtin University.
Job Titles:
- National Indigenous Affairs and Community Relations Manager
Grant has been with FG since 2013 and has transitioned throughout the business in safety, branch operations, project management and technical sales. He holds formal qualifications in safety, training and assessing and business management as well as rigging and crane operations.
A finance graduate from Edith Cowan University, Lester has nearly 10 years of experience as a manager overseeing high-level contracts and operations. Lester's strengths are in new contract development, greenfield depot startup and, managing the material handling and logistic arm of the company. Lester also has tertiary qualifications in Project Management and, Human Resources Management.
Job Titles:
- Executive General Manager, Strategic Development
Mark has worked with Freo Group since 2004, bringing his extensive experience in senior executive roles with international and Australian oil and gas organisations to his role. Mark is responsible for assisting with formulating Freo's strategic direction, commercial matters, including mergers & acquisitions, and business development activities, including sales, marketing and tendering.
Nic Celenza Chief Operating Officer West Coast Nic's extensive product knowledge and superior leadership skills have been pivotal to the continuing success of Freo Group. He has been with the company for over 30 years, 15 of which have been in a management role. Nic holds TAFE qualifications in Sales and Marketing and has completed the Curtin University Business Improvement Course.
Job Titles:
- Chartered Accountant
- Chief Financial Officer
Scott is a Chartered Accountant with extensive experience in professional practice and commerce, having started his finance career at PricewaterhouseCoopers in New Zealand. He also holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Western Australia. Scott has held senior finance and company secretarial roles in mining services, emergency response and consulting services, for local and international group companies. He joined FG in March 2017.
With formal qualifications in commerce and finance, Stephen is an experienced heavy-industry executive with a plethora of leadership experience in the Australasia region.
Job Titles:
- Chief Operating Officer East Coast
Tim is a highly results driven senior Project Manager with over 18 years' experience managing logistics and mining projects. Tim has formal qualifications in Management, OHS and Business Improvement.